Cookies Policy for Ridgeline Guidance

Last updated: 2 June 2026

1. Introduction

Ridgeline Guidance (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on ridgelineguidance.co.uk to ensure the site works properly, to understand how visitors use it, and to improve your experience.

This policy explains what cookies are, which ones Squarespace uses by default, and how you can manage them.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences, and they support essential functions such as page loading, security, and analytics.

Cookies can be:

  • Essential – required for the website to function

  • Analytics/Performance – help us understand how visitors use the site

  • Functional – enhance features such as video, maps, or embedded content

  • Marketing – used for advertising or tracking across websites

Ridgeline Guidance does not use advertising cookies.

3. Cookies used on this website

Because this site is hosted on Squarespace, some cookies are set automatically to support security, performance, and analytics. These may include:

Essential cookies (always active)

Used for:

  • Site security

  • Load balancing

  • Remembering basic settings

  • Ensuring pages display correctly

Examples include:

  • crumb – prevents cross‑site request forgery

  • ss_cid, ss_cvisit, ss_cpvisit – anonymous visitor identifiers

  • ss_cookieAllowed – remembers your cookie preferences

These cookies do not store personal information.

Analytics cookies

Squarespace uses its own analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. These cookies collect anonymous information such as:

  • pages visited

  • time spent on the site

  • browser and device type

We do not use Google Analytics unless explicitly added (currently not in use).

Functional cookies

If you interact with embedded content (e.g., maps, booking forms, social media), third‑party services may set their own cookies. These services have their own cookie policies.

4. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit the site, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non‑essential cookies.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • block cookies

  • delete existing cookies

  • set rules for specific sites

Please note: blocking essential cookies may affect how the site functions.

5. Third‑party services

If we embed or link to third‑party tools (e.g., Instagram), those providers may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend checking their policies directly.

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, you can contact:

Ridgeline Guidance Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom Email: ridgeline.guidance@gmail.com.